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Assists physician in administering medicines as required.
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Assists physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, and renal biopsies. Scans patient, marks patient's body, determines angle for puncture, assists as necessary, and maintains sterile technique.
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Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
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Generates computer images or film through automatic processing and evaluates quality.
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Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
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Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Performs ultrasound techniques and examinations, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, obstetric and gynecology scans, and radiation therapy localization for treatment planning and minor surgical procedures.
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Secures and returns supplies such as film, linens, medicine, and patient folders.
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Selects and operates equipment as directed.
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Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.